Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to visit Stormont

New Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to make first official visit to Stormont Updated / Friday, 31 Jul 2026 06:00 The MP for Rhondda and Ogmore was appointed as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland by new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham earlier this month The British Government's new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland is making his first official visit to Belfast today. Chris Bryant will meet the parties involved in the Stormont Executive in a series of meetings. The MP for Rhondda and Ogmore in Wales was appointed by new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham earlier this month following the shock sacking of his predecessor Hilary Benn. Speaking shortly after his appointment, he described the task ahead as "daunting", saying he was in "listening mode." "I want to be very clear from